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Bill Withers in 1971. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Bill Withers’ 10 greatest songs, ranked

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Leonard Cohen through the years

Leonard Cohen's 15 greatest songs, ranked

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The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5's 15 greatest songs, ranked

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Bass legend Herbie Flowers (1938-2024)

'Walk on the Wide Side' bassist Herbie Flowers dies, aged 86: His greatest moments and songs

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Thin Lizzy in 1974

Thin Lizzy's 10 greatest songs, ranked

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Song Facts

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Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen: The making of the Boss's breakthrough hit

Song Facts

David Bowie - "Heroes"

"Heroes" by David Bowie: The making of the soaring Berlin masterpiece

David Bowie

Louie Louie

'Louie Louie': Why was the classic rock song investigated by the FBI?

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The Beatles - Hey Jude

'Hey Jude' by The Beatles: The making of Paul McCartney's soaring epic

The Beatles

Lulu at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969

'Boom Bang-a-Bang' by Lulu: The making of the quirky Eurovision joint-winner

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Karen Carpenter drumming

Watch Karen Carpenter prove she was one of the most underrated drummers ever when she was just 18

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After six years away from the stage, Paul McCartney's return to performance at Live Aid in 1985 was very nearly a complete disaster. (Photo by Steve Rapport/Getty Images)

How Paul McCartney's 1985 return to the stage at Live Aid was nearly a disaster

Paul McCartney

Years after Phil Collins thought he was "fired by a Beatle", George Harrison played a hilarious prank on him.

George Harrison’s calculated prank on Phil Collins has to be one of the funniest in rock music history

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Just months before their acrimonious split, The Beatles entered the recording studio for the very last time to record one particular song.

The final song The Beatles recorded together before their acrimonious split

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ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus in conversatioon with Gold

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus explains Eurovision no-show and shares "personal" meaning of classic song

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A long-awaited biopic about Janis Joplin is finally on its way, if reports are to be believed.

Janis Joplin biopic: Cast, songs, production issues, release date, rumours about long-awaited film

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The Byrds: Michael Clarke, Jim "Roger" McGuinn, David Crosby, Chris Hillman and Gene Clark

The Byrds facts: Members, songs, albums, break-ups and reunions of the folk rock superstars

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Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick are two of the most iconic soul singers of all time. But they didn't always see eye to eye...

Why did Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick dislike each other? Inside the R&B singers' long-running feud

Music

In the final Queen song he ever put to paper and recorded, Freddie Mercury was vulnerable about his painful battle with AIDS, though the world wouldn't hear it until years later.

The final Queen song Freddie Mercury wrote and recorded before his tragic death

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The Yardbirds' 1965 breakthrough song 'For Your Love' was offered out to The Beatles first.

How a song intended for The Beatles became The Yardbirds' biggest hit

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Simon & Garfunkel reunited after eleven years to perform at a free concert in New York City's Central Park, to a crowd of half a million people.

When Simon and Garfunkel reunited on stage for a crowd of half a million people

Music

Aerosmith from left to right: Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, and Steven Tyler. (Ron Pownall/Getty Images)

Aerosmith's 15 greatest songs, ranked

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Paul McCartney has long been calling for cannabis to be legalised.

When Paul McCartney cheekily joked he’d "never again" smoke cannabis after 1984 court charge

Paul McCartney

Jimmy Page rocked out to a Led Zeppelin classic at the Beijing Olympics Closing Ceremony in 2008.

When Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page rocked the Beijing Olympics in 2008

Music

Fleetwood Mac: Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Lindsey Buckingham

Fleetwood Mac facts: Members, relationships, break-ups, reunions and albums of the transatlantic superstars

Fleetwood Mac

Bob Dylan, Timothee Chalamet and Elle Fanning for the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown

Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown: Cast, release date, director, plot and songs

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Latest News

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The Grand Tour and George Harrison

Why George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' was the perfect ending music for The Grand Tour

Music

Paul McCartney live in Uruguay

Paul McCartney plays The Beatles' final song 'Now and Then' live for the first time

Paul McCartney

Martin Lee and the Brotherhood of Man

Brotherhood Of Man singer Martin Lee dies, aged 77

Music

Ringo Starr is one of many music legends that have paid tribute to the late country music icon Kris Kristofferson.

Kris Kristofferson: Ringo Starr, Tom Jones, Paul Simon lead tributes to late country legend

Music

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa live in New Jersey

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce UK shows for 2025

Music

In a recent interview, Van Morrison said he cringes when he plays 'Brown Eyed Girl' these days as he "can't relate" to it anymore.

Van Morrison reveals why he "can’t relate” to 1967 signature song 'Brown Eyed Girl' anymore

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Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is returning to British shores in 2025.

Bryan Adams announces UK arena tour for 2025

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Riley Keough and Graceland

Graceland controversy: Riley Keough speaks up over Elvis Presley home

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Billy Joel in concert

Billy Joel is coming back to the UK to play two giant stadium concerts

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Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson, country music legend and award-winning actor, dies aged 88

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Dame Maggie Smith was a legend of the screen and stage.

Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89

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Stevie Nicks says her new song 'The Lighthouse' "might be the most important thing I ever do."

Listen to Stevie Nicks’ powerful new female anthem 'The Lighthouse'

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Quizzes

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Play our lyrics quiz!

QUIZ: Can you guess the next lyric to these classic 60s, 70s and 80s songs?

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1970s Music Quiz

QUIZ: How much do you know about 1970s music?

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1960s Music Quiz

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Comedy Catchphrases

QUIZ: Can you name the comedy from these classic TV catchphrases?

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Great British Icons

QUIZ: How much do you know about these Great British icons?

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Tom Jones lyrics quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know Tom Jones song lyrics?

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